Happy 4th of July!

Last year, today became more than just the Fourth of July. It also became the day we were engaged! As most of you already remember, CJ and Cory played softball into the early afternoon until they took 3rd Place. This year they didn't do so well. CJ will tell you what happened, but I won't publicly display that here! Last year we had some downtime in between festivities, and CJ took that opportunity to take me on a Jeep ride up American Fork Canyon. Looking back it is obvious what was about to happen, but he did such a good job at hiding everything I had no idea. We sat by the river for a little while and enjoyed the scenery. Then CJ turns to me and gets down on one knee and pops the question!!! I was in shock. I honestly couldn't believe it. But I was certainly joyful. I didn't even look at the ring. I just kept staring at him with glee! As it turns out, it was no surprise when we got back. I guess CJ was planning on doing it during the fireworks, but couldn't wait. So we decided to pretend nothing happened. Annette knew where we were going though. We tried to fool her, but she's too quick! I think we had Jeri going for a split second, but she caught on too. I guess you could just see it on our faces...I don't know!

It was fun to relive all the giddiness and butterflies! Fortunately, I still get butterflies every now and again! I suppose that proves I'm still in love. Almost a year of marriage certainly makes one comfortable around another! Especially if you can put on make-up together in the morning...CJ certainly keeps a smile on my face everyday! I'm told when he asked my father if he could marry me, Dad said he could have his blessing as long as he made me smile everyday! Thank you for keeping your promise CJ! And thanks for doing so much more than that. I'm sure my dad is very proud of CJ and wishes he could spend time with us and participate in all his fun and silly antics! Who knows, maybe next Fourth we can get CJ in a dress!

This years fireworks at Riverton Park were the best I've ever seen, anywhere! The finale was awesome! It lit up the entire sky! Although, I guess the price you pay for awesome fireworks is ash falling in your mouth! But either way, another great Fourth of July!

Oh! How could I forget! No Fourth is complete without WATERMELON!!!! This is why we love Jeri so much!!